Poor Paul
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{{Infobox television
| image =
| genre = Telenovela
| language = English
| writer = Geoff Hoff & Steve Mancini
| screenplay = Sean Michael Beyer
Adam Carbone
| creator =
| director = {{Plainlist|
- Sean Michael Beyer
(32 episodes, 2008–09) - Kevin G. Schmidt
(2 episodes, 2008–09)
}}
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Eye Scream Films,
- Yousef Abu-Taleb
}}
| cinematography =
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Zack Bennett
- Kevin G. Schmidt
- Samantha Droke
}}
| opentheme = "All That Really Matters" (Kendall Schmidt)
| country = United States
| first_aired = {{start date|2008}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2011}}
| network = Blip
| num_seasons = 2
| num_episodes = 43
}}
Poor Paul is a comedy and politically incorrect comedy series that stars Kevin G. Schmidt, Samantha Droke, Wes Whitworth and Zack Bennett. It was aired between 2008 and 2011. The feature film version of Poor Paul was produced in 2021 and shot on location in Rhode Island and released in 2023. Returning from the original cast as Grandpa Paul, Richard Riehle, followed by director and co-writer/creator Sean Michael Beyer as Paul's dad Mr. Ted, and the lovable loser/nosey neighbor Lloyd, Palmer Scott.
Summary
Poor Paul follows Paul and his college-aged roommates in an episodic comedy format.{{cite news | url=http://www.campuscircle.com/review.cfm?r=9258 | title=MLC PR Signs Eye Scream Films to Promote Edgy New Web Series Poor Paul | website=Campuscircle.com | date=October 27, 2008 | accessdate=Sep 22, 2009}}
Justin is annoyingly smart, Clyde is a neat freak and alcoholic, Bonnie is Clyde's sister who seems to like Paul, and Paul creates outrageous fantasies in order to escape life. Paul tries to deal with Justin’s “I’m better-than-everyone” attitude and Clyde’s obsessive, compulsive side. In Paul's fantasies he is always the hero – the only man in the universe who can save the day.
The show debuted in October 2008.{{cite news | url=http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/view/79136 | title='Poor Paul' And His Roommates Back For Second Season | work=California Chronicle | date=June 23, 2009 | accessdate=Sep 22, 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227032402/http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/view/79136 | archive-date=February 27, 2012 | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=http://lastheplace.com/2008/11/03/meet-poor-paul/ | title=Meet Poor Paul | website=LAstheplace.com | date=November 3, 2008 | accessdate=Sep 22, 2009}}
The second season of the show began in June 2009.{{cite news | url=http://news.tubefilter.tv/2009/06/23/poor-paul-and-his-roommates-back-for-second-season/ | title='Poor Paul' And His Roommates Back For Second Season | work=Tubefilter | date=June 23, 2009 | accessdate=Sep 22, 2009 | archive-date=June 27, 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627021029/http://news.tubefilter.tv/2009/06/23/poor-paul-and-his-roommates-back-for-second-season/ | url-status=dead }} Kimberly Wyatt and Jessica Lee Rose of lonelygirl15 joined the cast.{{cite news | url=http://news.tubefilter.tv/2009/09/01/jessica-rose-joins-poor-paul-cast/ | title=Jessica Rose Joins 'Poor Paul' Cast | work=Tubefilter | date=September 1, 2009 | accessdate=Sep 22, 2009 | archive-date=September 6, 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090906020442/http://news.tubefilter.tv/2009/09/01/jessica-rose-joins-poor-paul-cast/ | url-status=dead }} The show was also a 2009 Webby Awards honoree for best writing.[http://www.webbyawards.com/webbys/current_honorees.php?media_id=97&category_id=148&season=13 Webbyawards.com, Best Writing Honorees] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006080116/http://www.webbyawards.com/webbys/current_honorees.php?media_id=97&category_id=148&season=13 |date=2012-10-06 }}[http://www.theyoungandtherestless.com/news_events/detail_4585.html theyoungandtherestless.com, Kevin Schmidt's Labor of Love] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090720002722/http://www.theyoungandtherestless.com/news_events/detail_4585.html |date=2009-07-20 }}
Cast
=Main=
- Zack Bennett as Paul
- Kevin G. Schmidt as Justin
- Nicholas Braun as Clyde
- Samantha Droke as Bonnie
- Richard Riehle as Grandpa Paul
- Kendall Schmidt as John
- Jessica Lee Rose as Beatrice (Season 2)
=Recurring=
- Palmer Scott as Lloyd
- Sean Michael Beyer as Mr. Ted
- Whitmer Thomas as Patricia
- Floriana Lima as Fantasy Woman (Season 1)
- Kimberly Wyatt as Siyotanka (Season 2)
Episodes
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!Season!!Ep #!!First Airdate!!Last Airdate |
style="text-align: left; top" | Season 1
| style="text-align: center; top" | 22 | style="text-align: center; top" | September 16, 2008 | style="text-align: center; top" | March 17, 2009 |
style="text-align: left; top" | Season 2
| style="text-align: center; top" | 21 | style="text-align: center; top" | June 23, 2009 | style="text-align: center; top" | March 8, 2011 |
Season 1
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{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=1 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Eat Your Seaweed |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|9|16}} |ProdCode=101 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “I’m trying to get along with my new roommates, but when Clyde brings a chick home, I gotta sleep on the couch.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=2 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= You Look Good Naked |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|9|16}} |ProdCode=102 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “We kinda got into an argument over the bills, but then Clyde’s sis Bonnie shows up and Justin gets hella excited.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=3 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Cock Blocked |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|9|23}} |ProdCode=103 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “Justin tries to make a move on Bonnie, until he’s distracted by Clyde and his latest ’cause.’” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=4 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= We're Irish, Not Italian |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|10|30}} |ProdCode=104 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “My dad just shows up and tries to get me to move back home.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=5 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Two Generations of Sad |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|10|6}} |ProdCode=105 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “After my dad finally bounces, it gets crazy cuz Justin and Clyde give me a bunch of shit.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=6 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= You Gonna Smoke That? |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|10|14}} |ProdCode=106 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “Me and Justin find out Clyde’s a major perv. Oh and my boss at work is a total dick.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=7 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= A Rusty Trombone |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|10|21}} |ProdCode=107 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “Justin is tripping on me about money, but Clyde might get me a job where he works.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=8 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Chocha O'Clock |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|10|28}} |ProdCode=108 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “Bonnie is trying to help me chill, and I might get a job at Harry Palm’s Adult Emporium.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=9 |Aux1= |Aux2= Kevin G. Schmidt |Title= Halloween Special: Beer Pong! |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|10|31}} |ProdCode=109 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “Justin and Clyde throw their annual Halloween party and think they can beat me and Bonnie in beer pong.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=10 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Rub & Tug |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|11|4}} |ProdCode=110 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “I went to see my dad. He’s such a dork. Oh and Justin and Clyde and I talk about how you would pay for hookers and stuff if the world didn’t have cash.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=11 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Paul's Sister? |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|11|11}} |ProdCode=111 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “Bonnie stops by while I’m soaking wet, Clyde gets in deep shit at the park and I get an unexpected visit.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=12 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Paul's BroSter? |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|11|18}} |ProdCode=112 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “Patricia shows up just to bust my balls! WTF?” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=13 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Plymouth Rock Red |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|11|27}} |ProdCode=113 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “Bonnie invited me and my dad and Patricia over for Thanksgiving dinner, but we got kinda distracted along the way.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=14 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Roadie |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|12|2}} |ProdCode=114 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “My dad took us on a road trip to show me where he and my mom first, you know… which is just gross… but he got us lost.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=15 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= It's a Poor Paul Christmas: Part 1 |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|12|24}} |ProdCode=115 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “I invited Bonnie and Clyde and Justin to my crazy Grandpa’s place in the mountains. What was I thinking?” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=16 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= It's a Poor Paul Christmas: Part 2 |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|12|25}} |ProdCode=116 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “After we opened presents and stuff, the power goes out. Then later we all chilled in Grandpa’s hot tub. Oh and Bonnie’s kinda cool, you know?” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=17 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= I Know a Guy |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|01|6}} |ProdCode=117 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “Me and Justin and Clyde went to New York, cuz I won a free trip on the radio. And my cousin Tony who lives there showed us around. Tony didn’t look like a hit man the last time I saw him.” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=18 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Shrooms |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|01|13}} |ProdCode=118 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= “Bonnie helps me get a new job. And then Clyde and Justin want to take ME on a trip!” — Paul }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=19 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= 'Eff Ups |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|2|3}} |ProdCode=119 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= As shocking as it may seem, even the cast of Poor Paul ‘effs up once in a while! }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=20 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= From the Heart |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|2|14}} |ProdCode=120 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=21 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Q&A: Part 1 |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|10}} |ProdCode=121 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= Everything you could possibly want to know about Poor Paul and weren't afraid to ask! The cast, director and writers answer the questions all y'all submitted. }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=22 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Q&A: Part Deux |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|17}} |ProdCode=122 | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= The answers to all your burning questions and then some. }} |
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Season 2
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# | Title | Written by | Directed by | U.S airdate | Production code
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=1 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Where the Hell Is Paul? |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|6|23}} |ProdCode= | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=2 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Big Hands |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|6|30}} |ProdCode= | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=3 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= What Did You Do, Wear His Underwear? |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|7|7}} |ProdCode= | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=4 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= There's a Fire Down Below |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|7|14}} |ProdCode= | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=5 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= The Body's Not Even Cold |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|7|21}} |ProdCode= | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=6 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Fiesta del Amor |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|7|28}} |ProdCode= | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=7 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Women! |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|8|4}} |ProdCode= | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=8 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= When the Walls Come Crumbling Down |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|8|11}} |ProdCode= | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=9 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Times Are a Changin' |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|8|25}} |ProdCode= | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=10 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= You're a Guy |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|9|1}} |ProdCode= | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=11 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= Laissez-les bon temps roulez |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|9|8}} |ProdCode= | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber=12 |Aux1= |Aux2= Sean Michael Beyer |Title= At One with Nature: Part One |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|9|15}} |ProdCode= | LineColor= 8888FF |ShortSummary= }} |
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References
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External links
- [http://www.poorpaul.com Poor Paul - Official Page]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20131107045236/http://blip.tv/poorpaul Poor Paul] Blip.TV
- {{IMDb title|id=1342019|title=Poor Paul}}
Category:2008 web series debuts